Author: Sargeant

Posted on: September 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Annalog and Her Hopeful Diaries out today on Neurotic Yell Records.

“Annalog and Her Hopeful Diaries is a captivating array of ridiculously fresh sounds cloaked in gently unassuming eccentricity. Passages that could represent the mumblings of Leonard Cohen and Willie Nelson after they’ve had a few morph or give way to psychedelic soundscapes bolstered by damp percussion and soprano warbling verging on Yma Sumac’s bizarro-cism. There are sporadic specklings of electronica; a drizzle that never turns into a downpour. It’s one of the most creative uses…

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Posted on: September 5, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Sven Sundberg Interview

Who are you and how long have you been active? My name is Sven Sundberg, and I am a songwriter/composer from Springfield, Illinois.  I play piano and guitar, and I specialize in creating relaxing, melodic instrumental pop songs.  I learned to play the piano at a young age, but I’ve only been recording for a year or so.  I have always written melodies as far back as I can remember.…

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Posted on: September 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Monster Energy & Idol Rec Announce Line-Up For Fourth Monster Energy Outbreak Tour

Monster Energy and Idol Roc Entertainment have announced the line-up for the 2012 Monster Energy Outbreak Tour.  Headliner Asking Alexandria will be joined by support acts As I Lay Dying, Suicide Silence, Memphis May Fire and Attila.  The line-up secured prompted tour producer Steve Glazer (Idol Roc Entertainment) to share, “Without question this is the strongest lineup we’ve assembled for Outbreak to date. Each year we promise to grow our…

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Posted on: September 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lymbyc Systym Tours w/ Zammuto

This month Lymbyc Systym will tour with Zammuto in support of their new album Symbolyst. Check out the packaging for the LP here. In anticipation of the new album, we’ve released a single featuring “Falling Together” and Nick Zammuto’s remix.  You can stream or download both tracks here. 9/26 Washington, DC • U Street Music Hall w/ Zammuto 9/28 Boston, MA • Museum of Fine Arts w/ w/ Zammuto 9/29…

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Posted on: September 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Great Big War Game Mobile Content Update Out Now, Also Available on Steam

Mobile developer Rubicon Development today announced the first major update for their hit mobile title, Great Big War Game, in addition to launching the game on the Steam platform for PC. A sequel to their iOS hit Great Little War Game, Great Big War Game delivers casual strategy gaming with over 40 hours of gameplay in the single player campaign alone. Today’s update will bring nine new multiplayer maps for players to battle on,…

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Posted on: September 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GEORGE JONES ALIVE AND TOURING THROUGH FALL

George Jones is alive and well, and happy to be touring.  After performing two successful shows this weekend, Jones is scheduled to appear on average six to eight more shows each month continuing into 2013. The legend states, “I love the road. I love the fans. I am just a singer and love to sing my songs.  Until I’m done I still don’t need no rockin’ chair.  Just gimme’ that…

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Posted on: September 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Menzoberranzan: City of Intrigue (Dungeons and Dragons)

Menzoberranzan: City of Intrigue is a must-have title for anyone that wants to further flesh out visiting the titular city in any campaign. The sheer amount of information that is stashed in this title will fuel many a session. I believe that the descriptions made of the city itself are perhaps the most valuable additions to the title. Successfully painting a backdrop for the players as a DM is perhaps…

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Posted on: September 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

JBM Tours w/ Alt-J

This month JBM will tour with Alt-J in support of his recent release Stray Ashes.  Date and venue info below. Sep 12 New York, NY • Bowery Ballroom w/ Alt-J Sep 14 Philadelphia, PA • Johnny Brenda’s w/ Alt-J Spe 15 Washington, DC • Rock and Roll Hotel w/ Alt-J Sep 17 Allston, MA • Great Scott w/ Alt-J Sep 18 Montreal, QC • Petit Campus w/ Alt-J Sep 19 Toronto, ON…

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Posted on: September 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TARJA: Act I To See North American Release Tomorrow!

Act I, the first ever live solo offering from legendary Finnish songstress/former Nightwish soprano, TARJA TURUNEN, will be unleashed to North American fans TOMORROW, September 4, 2012 via Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records. Available in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-Ray formats, Act I was recorded and filmed with 10 HD cameras at the breathtaking Teatro El Círculo in Rosario, Argentina earlier this Spring resulting in a visual production Terrorizer.com called “mind…

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Posted on: September 4, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lisztomania (DVD)

Lisztomania was released in 1975 by Ken Russell (Altered States, Tommy), and features Roger Daltrey as Franz Liszt. This film is incredibly off the wall. As the same director/actor pair that led Tommy to such heights are present here, one should have some idea of what to expect. There is a much more erotic and human feel to Lisztomania. The title, set during the 19th century, focuses on the stratospheric…

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Posted on: September 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Monster Energy & Idol Rec Announce Line-Up For Fourth Monster Energy Outbreak Tour

Monster Energy and Idol Roc Entertainment have announced the line-up for the 2012 Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Headliner Asking Alexandria will be joined by support acts As I Lay Dying, Suicide Silence, Memphis May Fire and Attila. The line-up secured prompted tour producer Steve Glazer (Idol Roc Entertainment) to share, “Without question this is the strongest lineup we’ve assembled for Outbreak to date. Each year we promise to grow our…

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Posted on: September 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hopscotch Festival begins next week

Today, the Hopscotch Festival premiered a video of Kurt Wagner of Lambchop performing “Buttons,” a track from the band’s latest album Mr. M, at Carrboro’s Friendly Barber Shop during XX Merge. Mr. M was released earlier this year to some of the best reviews of Lambchop’s career including the NY Times who said, “of all Lambchop’s records, Mr. M sounds like its least mannered, most mysterious and probably its best.”…

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Posted on: September 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jamey Johnson to Kick-off Album Release with Concert at the Ryman Auditorium October 16th

Award-wining singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson will kick-off the release of his new album Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran with a momentous concert. The night will feature Jamey with a very a special group of friends at Nashville’s Historic Ryman Auditorium and will coincide with the street date of the album. Tickets will go on sale Friday Sept. 7th at 10 am. To purchase ticket please visit www.ryman.com.…

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Posted on: September 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MELDRUM: Upcoming Album ”LIFER” Available Now

The latest single, ‘BLACKENED BLUE’ from the multinational hard rock/metal band MELDRUM is available now on iTunes. ‘BLACKENED BLUE’ is the second single from MELDRUM’s long awaited third album LIFER due out this fall via REVERSED RECORDS. The band recently gave fans their first taste of new music since 2007’s BLOWIN UP THE MACHINE with the release of the debut single from LIFER, ‘A TOAST TO ROMANCE’ out now on…

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Posted on: September 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Debut single from CAJSA SIIK! Sweden’s next indie superstar?

Cajsa Siik, hauling from Umeå in the northern part of Sweden, is finally releasing her debut single “Was I Supposed To” on September 3! The track, produced by Andreas Dahlbäck, who’s previous work includes Anna Ternheim, finds us immediately thrown into a haunting sad story driven by stomping rhythms. Cajsa found new inspiration for the track on a trip to Andalucia, Spain, where the large part of her upcoming album…

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Posted on: September 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Angels Are For Everyone

Angels are for everyone and so is Dyslexia; which is why Gazebo Books has decided to publish two versions of Robert Warrington’s charming new picture book, “The Little Dyslexic Angel”. For those of the Jewish, Muslim, Zoroastrianism, Buddhist, or Hindu faith, Gazebo Books presents “The Little Dyslexic Angel – All Faith” edition. For the traditional Christian market “The Little Dyslexic Angel – Christmas Edition” which includes 14 additional pages illustrating…

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Posted on: September 3, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Finnish first-wave death detal pioneers CONVULSE return, sign to SVART RECORDS

One of the most memorable pioneers of Finnish first-wave death metal, CONVULSE were there in 1990 alongside bands such as Xysma, Disgrace, and Abhorrence to create a scene which was to become legendary. Formed in Nokia in early 1990, the band was quickly snapped up by Thrash Records from France, and the future cult classic World Without God appeared a year later. After an 18-year break, CONVULSE returned in 2012…

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Posted on: August 30, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Detroit Jazz Festival “Imported from Detroit” Kicks Off Aug. 31

Music lovers will gather this weekend in downtown Detroit for the 33rd annual Detroit Jazz Festival, presented by the Chrysler brand. Festival attendees will see a lineup of world-renowned musicians playing throughout the weekend, including headliners Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea and Gary Burton. Performances kick off at 7 p.m. on Aug. 31 with Artist in Residence Terence Blanchard taking the stage, followed by the legendary Sonny…

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Posted on: August 30, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SOS – A Guide to Better Living (CD)

“Bumblefuck” begins the album, and it really shows SOS as a band that meshes together a number of different traditions. For those into the current state of rock music, there seems to be more than a hint of Disturbed-like riffs. Riffs also resemble Metallica and the thrash-rock of old Anthrax, while the tempo is more reminiscent of early punk music. “Star Killers” is more of the same, but what is…

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Posted on: August 30, 2012 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sophe Lux – Waking The Mystics (CD)

“Target Market” starts off “Waking The Mystics”, and it shows Sophe Lux as being very influenced by The Turtles and The Doors, with more than a passing hint to Spanish guitar work and ambient music being tied in to their music. The eclectic sound of Sophe Lux is enough to allow individuals from all different genres to pick up the album and find something that they appreciate. The strong female…

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